Force to move a 24 tonne truck one foot in one second

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The force required to move a 24-tonne truck one foot in one second, assuming constant acceleration from rest, is calculated to be approximately 14,630.4 Newtons (N) or 1.524 tonnes-force. The acceleration is determined to be 0.6096 m/s², derived from the second equation of motion. The discussion clarifies the distinction between mass and force units, emphasizing the importance of using precise terminology such as "tonne" for mass and "tonne-force" for force. The calculations confirm that the force is consistent across various methods of derivation.

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The acceleration in one second over one foot distance is 0.6096 m/s2. So, F=m⋅a=24,000×0.6096=14,630.4N

Therefore, the force required to move a 24-tonne truck one foot in one second (from rest):


  • Force = 14,630.4 N
  • ≈ 3,289.5 lbf
  • ≈ 1.492 tonnes-force
Is that correct?
 
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The acceleration would have to be expressed as a function of time and various answers can be gotten for different functions. However, I am going to assume that you mean the acceleration is constant and that the truck started from rest. using second equation of motion, 1/2 at2 - ut=s
u=0, t=1,s=1
substituting, a/2=1,
a=2ft/s2
using F=ma,
F=24 tonne ⊗2ft/s2=48 tonne ft s-2
 
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anthraxiom said:
The acceleration would have to be expressed as a function of time and various answers can be gotten for different functions. However, I am going to assume that you mean the acceleration is constant and that the truck started from rest. using second equation of motion, 1/2 at2 - ut=s
u=0, t=1,s=1
substituting, a/2=1,
a=2ft/s2
using F=ma,
F=24 tonne ⊗2ft/s2=48 tonne ft s-2

If we want to find just the force and assuming we want to find the force to push the 24 tonne truck in one second over a distance of one foot, is it around 1.5 tonne?
 
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If we want to find just the force and assuming we want to find the force to push the 24 tonne truck in one second over a distance of one foot, is it around 1.5 tonne?
after conversion I get around 14.683 ton-force
 
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Mass = 24 Mg, in 1 second ; 1 foot = 0.3048 m .
s = u⋅t + ½⋅a⋅t2 ; t = 1 ; u = 0 .
a = 2 * s = 0.6096 = 0.6096 m⋅s-2
F = 24 Mg * 0.6096 = 14.6304 MN = 14630.4 kN
14630.4 / 9.8 = 1524. kg force = 1.524 tonne force.
 
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anthraxiom said:
after conversion I get around 14.683 ton-force

Baluncore said:
Mass = 24 Mg, in 1 second ; 1 foot = 0.3048 m .
a = 2 * s = 0.6096 = 0.6096 m⋅s-2
F = 24 Mg * 0.6096 = 14.6304 MN = 14630.4 kN
14630.4 / 9.8 = 1524. kg force = 1.524 tonne force.

Thank you so much, guys.
 
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Mass = 24 Mg, in 1 second ; 1 foot = 0.3048 m .
a = 2 * s = 0.6096 = 0.6096 m⋅s-2
F = 24 Mg * 0.6096 = 14.6304 MN = 14630.4 kN
14630.4 / 9.8 = 1524. kg force = 1.524 tonne force.

Sorry, where did 9.8 figure came from?
 
F = m⋅a = m⋅g
g = 9.8 m⋅s-2
 
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Note that the "ton" is a customary unit;
The metric, ISO, or SI "tonne" = 1000 kg.
The "short ton", (common in the USA) = 2000 pounds = 907.184 kg.
The "long ton" (once common in the UK) = 2240 pounds = 1016.047 kg.
It is wise to avoid the unspecified "ton".
 
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Rev. Cheeseman said:
If we want to find just the force and assuming we want to find the force to push the 24 tonne truck in one second over a distance of one foot, is it around 1.5 tonne?
It seems that you are using tonne for force and mass simultaneously.

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“The tonne (symbol: t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms.
.....
In contrast to the tonne as a mass unit, the tonne-force is not accepted for use with SI.”
 
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